My name is
Shiba!

Yellow—14+ Kid by Kid, Dog by Dog

Shiba is a wonderful dog, but she is currently stressed and shut down. Although she tolerated being handled, she was uncomfortable and frequently lifted her paws and licked her lips. It is important to approach her slowly, take your time, and wait for her to relax before continuing to handle her. Shiba was hesitant to come out of her kennel, and we had to use somebody and leash pressure to encourage her. She is scared and nervous about walking on a leash and is more curious about the person handling her than about her surroundings. Her environment does not allow her to meet new people appropriately; this results in significant stress during interactions, making it difficult for her to engage with toys or to respond positively to redirection or behavior cues. She recovered slowly during our session and showed little reaction to other objects. Shiba displays low-spectrum guarding tendencies, such as freezing, lip licking, and showing whale eyes. Overall, she needs a patient and gentle approach to help her feel more comfortable.

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Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement—Kennel License #2617